Housekeeping - part-time - alternating weekends sat/sun

Job summary

Clean and sanitize residents’ apartments and common areas using appropriate methods, and operate floor-care and steam-cleaning equipment. Follow residence policies and safety practices, complete required documentation and training, and support resident rights and quality improvement.

Job details

Description Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today! The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for the cleaning and sanitization of all Resident’s apartment and common areas. Wage offered: $18.83/hourly Key Responsibilities To clean areas according to assigned schedules using appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures To clean Resident’s apartments and common areas, including furniture, kitchen and washroom fixtures, walls, ceilings, lights, vents and windows To operate floor care machines and steam cleaning equipment To strip, scrub, spray, and buff all carpet and non-carpet floor surfaces To pick up garbage and transport to designated areas To adhere to established residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices To prepare documentation as required according to residence policy To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place To participate in the Quality Improvement Program To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity; and To complete all other tasks as assigned. Required Education, Credentials And Experience Good oral and written English communication skills Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques Previous experience in commercial / residential/ Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job Proficiency in a second language is an asset Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS). Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.

What you’ll do

Clean and sanitize residents’ apartments and common areas using appropriate methods, and operate floor-care and steam-cleaning equipment. Follow residence policies and safety practices, complete required documentation and training, and support resident rights and quality improvement.

Requirements

Good oral and written English communication skills, knowledge of institutional cleaning techniques, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and meet the physical requirements of the job are required. Previous commercial, residential, or healthcare cleaning experience and laundry-procedure experience are desirable; current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening completed within six months is required.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Institutional Cleaning
• Sanitization
• Floor Care
• Steam Cleaning Equipment Operation
• Carpet Cleaning
• Laundry Procedures
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Providing Feedback
• Working With Minimal Supervision
• Documentation
• Safety Practices
• Resident Rights Awareness
• Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Trades